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Warped Tour 2025 Adds More Names to Lineup

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The Vans Warped Tour is making a monumental return in 2025 with its 30th anniversary edition featuring an impressive lineup.  The buzz surrounding this festival has only heightened with the announcement of new bands being included. Among the fresh additions to the lineup are the popular bands A Day To Remember, Silverstein, and Motion City Soundtrack, who will join earlier confirmed acts such as 3OH!3, Bowling For Soup, Avril Lavigne, and Of Mice & Men. This return marks the first festival since the 25th anniversary in 2019, bringing its punk, rock, and alternative music spirit back to multiple cities across the United States.

Warped Tour 2025 is set to kick off on June 14-15 at the Festival Grounds at RFK Campus in Washington, D.C., where fans can expect  performances from artists like Avril Lavigne, Bowling For Soup, Fever 333, and Simple Plan. The series will continue on July 26-27 at Shoreline Waterfront in Long Beach, CA. This stop promises a thrilling experience with performances from bands such as A Day To Remember, Asking Alexandria, and Enter Shikari, ensuring a vibrant showcase of the fervor and energy characteristic of the tour. The final leg is scheduled for November 15-16 at Camping World Stadium Campus in Orlando, FL, featuring an eclectic mix of artists ranging from the newer faces in the rock scene to renowned acts like The Interrupters.

As the Warped Tour prepares to meet fan expectations, it has also faced some initial pushback from its audience. However, organizers have responded positively by promising the inclusion of more notable names and expanding the festival’s lineup. In fact, the full scheduling stretch showcases an expansive roster that includes Falling in Reverse, Asking Alexandria, Dropkick Murphys, and other illustrious names in the music industry.

Fans of the festival can expect surprises with the addition of newer acts like Nothing, Nowhere, Magnolia Park, and others who bring fresh sound to this celebrated tour. With performances planned for major cities, from Washington, D.C., to Long Beach and Orlando, the tour is set to recapture the excitement and dynamism that defined its past iterations. For those unable to attend, the festival will also cater to a global audience through various digital channels, ensuring fans worldwide can partake in the experience.

Check Out 2025 Warped Tour Dates Here:

June 14-15 Washington, DC Festival Grounds at RFK Campus

July 26-27 Long Beach, CA at the Shoreline Waterfront

Nov. 15-16. Orlando, FL at the Camping World Stadium Campus

 

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